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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1937

Page

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Three gunmen escape state penitentiary reports

New York State Penitentiary escape splashed in headlines as lawmakers unveil broad retrenchment plans. Vocational classes for city workers win district approval, funding details outlined for three teachers in industrial arts. Evening sessions start soon, with salaries set and reimbursement expected from state allocations.

New York State Penitentiary Congress Wiuwation SYS Istriel Tate Novuen J. Kollinger Julia Connors Geortze John Connors Normon Adinker Charles Horimaster Iblue Cyan Charles Ats Lamblry

Mayors Discuss Industrial Democracy Call

United Press report from Washington on November 16 states Chairman J Warren Madden of the National Labor Relations Board appealed to a U S conference of mayors for cooperation in establishing industrial democracy. Madden spoke at the second session of the annual meeting focusing on resolving labor disputes and urging cooperation between local leaders and the labor board.

United Press Washington J.warren Madden National Labor Relations Board Madsen Mayors American Federation of Labor Committee For Industrial Organization Auili Tadey

DeScheweinitz May Lose Post

Public notice from Mariubeug reports questions over retention of official in Pennsylvania. Cabinet members and governor face review as they consider if Secretary Karl Te Schweinits remains in post pending confirmation. Continued on page three.

United Press Mariubeug Karl Te Schweinits Ihefura Conve Hy Basle Pennsylvania

Education board honors retiring members at brief meeting

Bard of Buccalins director Monroe retires next month expresses appreciation for colleagues and progress under Dr O F Bennett. Bennett also retiring. Finance head Deaving commends Monroe during final remarks as property committee to review East Wayne Street complaints and school shop wages dispute ends with a 5 to 2 vote sustaining $28.80 remuneration.

Arleg Monroe Hye Bard Buucallins O. F. Bennett Deaving Bennett Werembber Gtu East Wayne Street Lleveland Athletic Norman J. Edinger Hatch Vocational School Eolingey

State Commerce Head E J Poole Dies at 64

E J Poole, head of the State Chamber of Commerce, died of a heart attack after a conference at the chamber’s headquarters in Harrisburg. He was 64, survived by his wife and one son. Poole led the chamber since 1935 after succeeding Albn D Johnson, and held multiple posts including president of Reading Industrial Loan and Thrift Co and Reading Chamber of Commerce.

Limites Press Arrisburg J. Poole iReading Btale Chamber of Commerce Poole Chamber of Commerce Albn D. Johnson Carpenter Steel Company Reading Reading Industrial Loan and Thrift Company Reading Chamister of Commerce

Kidnappers Escape From Jamesville Penitentiary

Syracuse dispatch reports John J. Oley Percy Baby Face Geary and Harold Red Crowley, members of the Albany kidnap gang that abducted John J. O Connell Jr. in 1933, escaping today from the Jamesville penitentiary as federal prisoners. G men and state police plus local officers patrol the area.

Untea Press Syracuse N. Y John J. Oley Percy Baby Face

Seven Men Escape West Virginia Prison in Mass Breakout

Seven inmates escaped Grant county jail by removing bricks beneath a window and fled toward Canada on a state bridge route. Police scoured central New York as officers pursued leads, while Albany officials guarded O'Connell family members a powerful Democratic faction. Guards were bound during the escape and two guards were forced to help the convicts reach a car before a second van transfer.

West Virginia United Press Pedarsburg W. Va Hay Grant County Canada New York Albany O'Connell Jim Mid Daniel P Edward J. O'Connell Albany County Hervert Oley Geary Crowley New York City John Corbett Paul Otk Corbett Corbet Wellie Hilles Eddie Hayes Hayes Syracuse

Preschool Clinic Held Monthly by Auxiliary

The regular monthly clinic for pre school children, sponsored by the American Region Auxiliary, will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o clock. A local doctor with Mrs Ota Harper will conduct thorough examinations, checking for disease or other ailments. Since May the first clinic, 132 children have been examined and given care. last month was well attended with exams from 9 30 to 1.

American Region Ota Harper Midol Maby Talany

Twelve Die in England Plane Crash Near Ostend

London reports twelve people killed when a passenger plane from London via Brussels bound for Lind crashed in fog near Ostend Belgium. The Belgian airliner of US Navy RN A Lind was lost in fog making landing difficult. Victims burned to death as the craft struck a chimney near the airfield.

England United Press London Wrniktonk Brussels Ostend Belgium

Pioneer Gravel Company Seeks State Bid Recognition

A Harrisburg claim alleges Governor Earle blocked Pioneer Gravel Company from state contracts after a policy probe into the Elm gravel scandal. Receiver W. G. Baldwin says the company was charged 20 to 25 cents per ton for about 20 000 tons and seeks a court order for the state to accept its bid as the lowest responsible offer under the administrative code. The court set a Monday deadline for the state to respond.

United Press Harrisburg W. G. Baldwin Pine Materials Company George “A. Earle Dauphin County Baldwin Earle Widey US. 8 District Court Dune

Roosevelts toothache forces appointment cancellations

President Roosevelt, advised by his physician, canceled all appointments in Washington due to a painful infected tooth. The White House reported the illness kept him from sleeping last night and he awaited treatment until 3 in the morning.

United Press Washington Roosevelt White House

Former Corry resident dies War veteran remembered

A longtime Corry resident and World War I veteran, noted for business ties and community service, died after a period of illness. Born September 1, 1878, in Posey, Indiana, he owned a business in North Gipard, served in the Signal Corps, and was a member of the American Legion. Survived by his wife, Chase Har Tenth, a daughter Mps Hartley Stockham of Dillonvale, Ohio, a sister Mrs. Dawson Olu Stead of Washington, D. C., and two grandchildren, Nanny and David Stockham. Funeral arrangements set for Walker's Funeral Home North Gifted with interment at Pine Grove cemetery.

Cory Poayy Huaia Eki Awe Ital Bt al -Syeth Mundy Mousa Heath Liony Ville Hope Eased Posie Patie Yates Northy Gipard Gorty High School P.O Riks American Legion Signal Capps Hebs Chace Har Mps Hartley Stockham Dillonvale Oy Dawson Olu. Stead Washington, D. U Nanny David Stockham Corry Walker North Gifted Lowlock Olelovk Pine Grove Cemetery

Postmasters Gather for Erie County Association Meeting

A meeting of the Erie County Postmasters Association was held at the Uta Hotel Covey with about ten postmasters present. Attendees included Mollywing in dinney the postmaster Tagies Sullivan Miss Placance Mettana of Wesley Ville Les of Milly J. O. Brakeman of Union di Andee Knopp of North East Allan Rye of Wimbors postmaster Nielauer of Bairview Tess Rick of Graft Max Davia of Waeksury MLA Keo of Albion. The next meeting will be in January at Wesley Hills. LeRoy Wiles was a business visitor in Nriyle yesterday.

Erie County Jyistmasters’ Association Uta Covey Sila Dinney Tony Tagies Sullivan Placance Mettana Wesley Ville Les Milly Lage J. 0. Brakeman Union di Andee Knopp North East Allan Rye Wimbors Nielauer Bairview Tess Rick Graft Max Davia Waeksury Keo Albion Wesley Hills

Grant of Room Use at Junior High for Cafeteria

The Board of Education approved using the lower floor of the former Home Economics building to establish a cafeteria at the Junior High School. A committee investigated the Parent and Teachers Council petition for the extra room in Hatch building, noting about 150 children bring lunches and many parents want adequate noon meal facilities. The investigation found it may be unwise to proceed at this time.

Board of Education T. A. Founci C. Ji Aboop Ura O. Barnes John W. Lambing Parent and Teachers’ Council Hatch Hilttee

Narrow Escape In Auto Crash

A vehicle swerved across the highway, narrowly avoiding a collision. The driver and a passenger suffered minor injuries, with bystanders assisting until authorities arrived and the car was moved to a nearby city for examination.

City Council Orders Liens for 1934 Taxes

In a regular session last night the council instructed City Solicitor Blaine Kincaid to file liens on or before December 31 for all delinquent 1934 real estate taxes owed the city. The council approved several items presented, with little other business before the municipal executives.

Blaine Kincaid Wong

Unemployment Census Report Cards Delivered Citywide

Local post office delivered unemployment census report cards to city and surrounding families. Cards must be sent back to the post office by Saturday November 20 for those out of work or seeking more work.

Saturdaly

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DeScheweinitz Charles 5. Monroe C Ib Bennett E. J. Poole Raymond Bary Dayton Cincinnati Raymond Manufacturing Company J. J. O'Connell Albany, N. Y Syra Jamesville Bankhead John J. O'Connor Speier William B. Bankhwai Atalimua Pioneer Gravel Company Department of Property and Supplies G. Eugene Heath North Girard Dickson Reak Volkrl Lex Revis Alvis Sluiley Talweht fcVislOl Anolttar Jeformal Puretantase Levy Wist Boremiver LeRoy Wiles Nriyle Pat Harrison Miss Finance Committee Harrison Conpress Phypelin Ayer South Center Street Diteh Awih OFA Nurtust aRtepe Clema Dad Arcile Weeilent Tolanuh Omdiniehet Leven Agion Neth Boek Sherman AGIA Feya Honing -Bee Asa Linnh al Sonia Lok Aehox
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